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News

Practitioner’s strike-off inevitable for “serious dishonesty”

"As it is submitted, her actions struck at the integrity of the courts, the police and the profession."

14 July 2026

New boutique firm aims to help founders with decisions

Career Moves

GLG Legal elevates Finn Appleton to Associate

News

Excellence in Law Awards finalists announced

In practice

Restrictive practices in aged care – who can give consent when your client lacks capacity?

Who can give informed consent for the use of a restrictive practice for a person in aged care who lacks the capacity to give their consent can be difficult to navigate.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Perspectives

I have ADHD – what’s your superpower?

Neurodivergence does not mean being less capable. It simply means taking a different path to reach the same outcome, writes Senior Associate Libby Thomas.

Career Moves

Piper Alderman adds Special Counsel to real estate team

Tony Calligeros is a planning and environment lawyer with experience advising on land use, development, and environmental matters.

Career Moves

Creevey Horrell promotion, appointment reflect firm’s growth

Joshua Rowe has been promoted to Associate in Brisbane, and David Bambling welcomed as a solicitor in Roma.

Career Moves

Growing Cairns firm adds two as Directors

Chloe Moes and Kelly Whitten have joined WGC Lawyers as Directors.

Career Moves

Results Legal promotes three in Brisbane office

Results Legal has promoted Andre Breytenbach, Monique Tierney and Shania Butlin at its Brisbane office.

Perspectives

Kristen Hodge wants Indigenous communities leading the negotiations

For two decades, Kristen Hodge has sat at the tables where native title, culture and business collide. Now, the Wiradjuri lawyer is determined to change the conversation.